David Castañeda

Actor in 'The Umbrella Academy'

David Castañeda - Actor in 'The Umbrella Academy'
Born

October 24th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor who gained popularity through the role of Diego Hargreeves in the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy'. Castañeda's career began with appearances in smaller projects, but he transitioned to larger roles in television series and films. His breakout performance came during the series' premiere in 2019, which was based on the comic book of the same name. Apart from this key role, he has also appeared in shows such as 'Switched at Birth' and films like 'The Brothers'.

Played Diego Hargreeves in 'The Umbrella Academy'

Appeared in 'Switched at Birth'

Acted in 'The Brothers'

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